For the Media

The Office of Communications at Morehouse College is a liaison and point of contact for information about Morehouse and its programs and activities. Our objective is to assist media by providing quick, accurate responses to questions about the College. If you have an immediate need, call or e-mail Media Relations Manager Elise Durham in her office at 404.507.8648, by cell at 404.427.1361 or email edurham@morehouse.edu.

Media Access to Campus & Credentials
If you are planning to cover a story that requires contact with any member of the Morehouse College faculty, staff, or student body you must contact the Office of Communications to obtain a media credential and access to the campus. Call 404-507-8648 or 404-614-3785 for assistance.

If you are a member of the broadcast media, you will need to provide the Office of Communications your specific needs as it pertains to parking and size of crew. We will do what we can to accommodate your needs as long as they do not violate the school’s policies and procedures.

Reporters or media outlets wishing to conduct photo or video shoots on campus must also obtain media credentials from the Office of Communications. No media outlet will be permitted to bring any camera or recording devices on campus without prior notification and written permission. No on-campus live shots will be permitted of broadcast crews who have not received prior written permission.

Faculty Sources on Call
When news breaks or you’re tracking a trend, a Morehouse College expert can help your audience better understand or analyze the story. The Office of Communications at Morehouse is committed to quickly matching reporters with knowledgeable faculty or administration experts. Scan the contents section below to find the topic on which you are reporting, and click on that entry to connect with the appropriate section of the guide.

In order to access one of our faculty or administrators please contact Media Relations Manager Elise Durham at 404-507-8648 or via e-mail at edurham@morehouse.edu.

Directions to Campus
Morehouse is located three miles from downtown Atlanta, an international city known for its history, culture, entertainment and economic viability.

Media coming to the campus should first stop at the Office of Communications and receive necessary press credentials.